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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270,822.21, 373,734 and 156,099.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270,822.21, 373,734 and 156,099.93 is: 215,417.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270,822.21 : 373,734 = 156,099.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270,822.21/373,734 = 156,099.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270,822.21x = 373,734 × 156,099.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270,822.21x = 58,339,851,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,339,851,238.62/270,822.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,417.53

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